Job Reference 23044_03/10/24
Closing date October 20, 2024
Location 42 Pine Mountain Rd, North Ipswich Queensland, Australia 4305
Status Contract

About this job


Estimated start date: 
Commencing Term 1, 2025

Position tenure:  Part Time/Fixed Term

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)2025 School Year

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 20 - 30 hours/week

Salary level, range or hourly rate: $31.56 per hour + super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


St Joseph’s School, North Ipswich is a co-educational Catholic Primary School providing educational excellence in the Mercy Tradition.  We have an approximate enrolment of 385 students.  The St Joseph’s School Community is a vibrant community where children, parents, teachers and staff aim to live out our school motto “Laborare et Orare” (To work and pray). Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for all who enrol at St Joseph’s.  Explore our school website to learn more about us.



We are seeking a School Officer (Teacher Aide) to undertake a diverse range of tasks relating to supporting our amazing students and teachers within our thriving P-6, co-educational school. The employee appointed to this position will demonstrate competency involving the application of knowledge and skills to appropriate student learning, either in groups or individually. The successful applicant will display proven communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an understanding of the student learning environment.


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Nic Constable

Contact number:   (07) 32016188

Contact email:   pnthipswich@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     17-Oct-2024